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S86 YAK

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 YAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 72,867 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2011 67,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 64,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side tractor joints corroding

Pass 19 May 2009 61,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper,advise

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,543 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes on the front

Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake pipes have slight corossion

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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S86 YAK is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 71,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S86 YAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S86 YAK is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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